Pipalaput - Machh Kund, Koraput

Pipalaput is a village situated in the Machh Kund tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machh Kund and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Jalahanjar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pipalaput village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pipalaput is 429526. The village covers a total geographical area of 257 hectares and falls under the 764040 pincode. Koraput is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Pipalaput village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Koraput Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Pipalaput

As per Census 2011, Pipalaput village has a total population of 299 people, consisting of 133 males and 166 females. The village has 81 households and a sex ratio of 1,248 females per 1,000 males. There are 42 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 87 literate and 212 illiterate residents. Additionally, 299 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Pipalaput are given below:

Nearby Villages of Pipalaput

Pipalaput is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Pipalaput

Public transport in the Pipalaput is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Machhakunda, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koraput to Pipalaput is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Pipalaput is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pipalaput

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Pipalaput village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Pipalaput

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Pipalaput village are given below:

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